News & Statements
Removing VAT on sunscreen not just a bright idea – Byrne
Luxury VAT on life saving sunscreen products must be scrapped, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Home ownership to be banned under Sinn Féin plans – Dillon
Sinn Fein are completely opposed to people fully owning their own home and deciding what they can do with their own property in the future, a Fine Gael Minister has said.
Fine Gael selects Senator Tim Lombard and Councillor Noel O’Donovan to contest Cork South-West constituency in General Election
Senator Tim Lombard and Councillor Noel O’Donovan have been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Cork South-West constituency at the next general election.
Speech of An Taoiseach, Simon Harris T.D., MacGill Summer School, Glenties, Friday 19 July 2024
I want to begin by paying tribute to Dr. Joe Mulholland for his extraordinary achievement in making this summer school the pre-eminent public forum to discuss crucial national and international issues over the past four decades.
Call for renters and parents of student renters to claim rent tax credit up to €1,500 – Dillon
Fresh figures show there are thousands of tenants who have yet to avail of the rent tax credit, a Fine Gael Minister has said.
Statement by Deputy Michael Ring
“After much consideration and reflection with my family and supporters, I have decided that I will not be seeking a nomination to contest the next General Election.
Fine Gael selects Councillors John Paul O’Shea and Michael Creed to contest Cork North-West constituency in General Election
Councillors John Paul O’Shea and Michael Creed have been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Cork North-West constituency at the next general election.
Expansion of Parents Leave & Benefit is a major step in supporting families – Feighan
The extension of parent’s leave from seven weeks to nine weeks will be a welcome relief to families across the country, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Body cams for gardaí to ensure sense of security on our streets– Cummins & Byrne
The rollout of body cameras for all frontline Gardaí are key for the future of policing, two Fine Gael Senators have said.
Statement from Minister Martin Heydon on Straw Incorporation Measure
I welcome the decision today to reinstate the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM)/straw chopping scheme following discussions between Minister McConalogue and the farm organisations.